State Sen. Bob Wieckowski, D-Fremont, has been appointed to serve on four standing committees, in addition to chairing the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, State Senate Pro Tem Kevin de Leon announced.

De Leon selected Wieckowski to chair the Environmental Quality Committee last month. On Tuesday, he announced the rest of the committee assignments and Wieckowski will serve on the Business, Professions and Economic Development, Insurance, Judiciary and Transportation and Housing committees.

Wieckowski represents the 10th Senate District, which includes southern Alameda County and northeast Santa Clara County.